Week 4 Flashcards
Why is dental health education presented to groups important?
Dental health education presented to groups is important because it is an effective, productive, and cost-efficient method of providing preventative dental care.
Dental hygienists must be skilled in offering presentations and educating the community.
Patients are active participants in their healthcare, and it is vital to consider their social environments when providing health education
What is the role of empowerment models in dental health education?
- Provider and patient working collaboratively
- Empowering patients involves giving them the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take an active role in managing their own oral health
What are the key components of empowering patients in dental care?
Personalized Education: Tailoring oral health education to the specific needs of each patient.
Collaborative Goal Setting: Working with patients to set realistic and achievable oral health goals.
Demonstrating Techniques: Showing patients proper brushing, flossing, and other oral hygiene techniques
What is health literacy and why is it important in dental health education?
he ability of individuals to understand and use health information to make informed decisions about their oral health care. Higher health literacy allows patients to better comprehend treatment options, follow care instructions, and effectively manage their oral health
How is health defined in dental hygiene?
Health is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-being that goes beyond just the absence of disease.
What are the five dimensions of the Five-Dimensional Health Model, and how do they relate to dental hygiene?
physical Health: The condition of the body and systems, including oral health.
Emotional Health: Managing stress and mental well-being.
Social Health: Social interactions and relationships that impact overall health.
Intellectual Health: Cognitive abilities and the pursuit of knowledge affecting decision-making and health behaviors.
Spiritual Health: A sense of purpose and connection affecting overall well-being
How does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs apply to dental hygiene care?
Understanding Maslow’s hierarchy helps tailor patient care by addressing immediate oral health needs (physiological) first, followed by safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization to enhance their overall experience and adherence to care.
Define healthy behavior, health education, and health promotion in the context of dental health.
Healthy Behavior: Actions that prevent disease and promote health (e.g., daily flossing).
Health Education: Instruction regarding health behaviors to raise awareness (e.g., teaching proper flossing).
Health Promotion: Actions that inform and motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors (e.g., providing floss at a health fair)
What is the difference between health promotion and health education?
Health Promotion involves actions such as banning sugary drinks in schools or providing mouthguards.
Health Education involves imparting knowledge, such as teaching a class about oral hygiene
How does behavior change lead to habit formation in dental health?
Behavior change involves learning and adopting new health practices, such as reducing sugar intake. Once this behavior is repeated over time, it becomes automatic and turns into a habit. Values and beliefs significantly influence these behaviors
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What does the Health Belief Model (HBM) explain in relation to health behaviors?
The Health Belief Model explains that health behaviors are influenced by individuals’ perceptions of health risks and the benefits of preventive actions. It helps understand why individuals take specific actions to avoid health issues
What is the Transtheoretical Model, and how does it describe behavior change?
TTM) describes behavior change as a process that involves various stages through which individuals move at their own pace. It highlights that behavior change is not instantaneous but progresses over time
What is the Learning Ladder model, and how does it relate to the Theory of Reasoned Action?
Learning Ladder: A model that outlines the stages individuals go through when acquiring new knowledge and skills, where each level must be completed before moving to the next.
Theory of Reasoned Action: A theory that suggests people make rational decisions based on their behavioral intent, which is influenced by attitudes
What does Social Cognitive Theory focus on in behavior change?
Social Cognitive Theory, also known as Self-Efficacy Theory, focuses on the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior change. It highlights that knowledge, behavior, and the environment continually influence each other
What is the Theory of Sense of Coherence (SOC), and how does it apply to dental health?
The SOC emphasizes that individuals’ ability to perceive life as comprehensible, manageable, and meaningful influences their health behavior. It encourages looking at health from a broader perspective rather than focusing solely on disease
